Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: Dan Dempsey
Showing results 1 to 27 of 27
Search took 0.06 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-17, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,300
Posted By Dan Dempsey

I bought a used Easy Racers Titanium Gold Rush...

I bought a used Easy Racers Titanium Gold Rush that came with a 40 spoke Phil Wood cassette hub with a Mavic ceramic rim. The seller also included a second set of wheels with dura ace hubs and 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 10:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,300
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Trek 720 + Maxicar hubs

I have a 1985 Trek 720 which originally came with 27" wheels and fragile running gear with 126 OLD rear hub spacing and Huret heliomatic hub. I wanted to go to larger tires and better running gear....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-17, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,120
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Seavo with V22 rims

My 2006 Rans Seavo recumbent tandem came with Phil Wood hubs and V22 rims ... 26 inch wheels 36 spokes each.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-17, 09:01 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,715
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Nazca Fuego available with only disc... Avid...

Nazca Fuego available with only disc... Avid BB7 or XT Hydraulic.

https://nazca-ligfietsen.nl/en/list/models/item/24/

Paul Motolite
https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/motolite/

Paul...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-17, 08:52 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,715
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Cants vs V brakes or (BB7 vs Hydraulic)

So my first cant-brakes were on my 1985 Trek 720 and they were fine in 1985. Being a Clydesdale and riding in the wet wet Pacific Northwest as a mostly commuter but sometimes loaded camper brake...
Forum: Recumbent
09-20-13, 03:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,474
Posted By Dan Dempsey

I am 6ft 1in and ride a Giro 26 with a 24in front...

I am 6ft 1in and ride a Giro 26 with a 24in front wheel. I run Schwalbe Big Apple tires. This makes for a comfortable commuter bike on most any road surface. The slightly smaller front wheel works...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-13, 11:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,683
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Food ... Fuhrman

Yup.... I went from 290+ down to 220... My Dr. gave me the book "Eat to Live" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. I am now shooting for 195. I have several bikes. A 1985 Trek 720 touring bike running Panaracer...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-02-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,950
Posted By Dan Dempsey

The right half-step Stuff for repair and pseudo restoration

I have two serious half-step + granny bikes from the mid 1980's

a 7 speed (13-32) TREK 720 with a 48-44-24

and a Raleigh Alyeska 6 speed (14-32) running a Shimano 105 crank (triple 48-38-24)...
Forum: Touring
04-30-12, 09:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,367
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Upgrading Alyeska BRAKES ....

On upgrading an ALYESKA ... the brakes are problematic because the cants have the spring holes on the wrong side. It is virtually impossible to find a cheap brake to replace the originals. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 56,778
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Front Derailleur for half-step (???)

I am looking to setup a new bike with half-step + granny

with 39-36-24 chainrings. Are there any modern front derailleurs that will handle this half-step?

I find on many the inside shift plate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 03:47 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 56,778
Posted By Dan Dempsey

I think Trek was still delivering half-step-plus-granny well into the 1980s.

Sure did. I have a 1985 TREK 720 24" (60cm). Came with 48-44-28 and that is what I am still running. Just installed Tekro TRP RLL brake levers with gum hoods and Cane Creek cross top levers. The...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-05-12, 08:35 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,715
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Velocity rims + Travel Agents

svgeek,

Velocity produces a huge selection of various rims. Velocity even makes 27" but to get the huge selection its 700c. I went for big and durable on my 1985 Trek 720 fully loaded touring...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-11, 11:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 33,181
Posted By Dan Dempsey

I have the AeroMax rims

I just bought a 2010 Jamis Supernova cyclocross bike with AeroMax wheels for $800 cash. 56cm frame .. fits great.
It looks like new.

This bike was a principally a Sunny day commuter bike used...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-24-09, 12:01 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,715
Posted By Dan Dempsey

It needs to be mentioned that disc brakes also...

It needs to be mentioned that disc brakes also require a different fork construction and rear triangle and it is heavier
I find the non-disc frames superior. As a rider of 1985 era touring frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 56,778
Posted By Dan Dempsey

It is worth noting that IRD has an excellent...

It is worth noting that IRD has an excellent 6-speed freewheel for half-step gearing.
14-17-20-24-28-32
Note the 3 tooth steps at 14-17-20 and then the fours.
I am running that on my Raleigh...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-09, 01:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,040
Posted By Dan Dempsey

From TREK in 1984: Reynolds 531CS (Club Sport) ...

From TREK in 1984:
Reynolds 531CS (Club Sport) frame tubing is first used by Trek.

According to Terry at Reynolds-Cycle.com: "531CS was a special set,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-09, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,040
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Correction the 1984 TREK 620 had 45.5 cm...

Correction the 1984 TREK 620 had 45.5 cm chainstays
the 1985 Trek 620 had the 47 cm chainstays.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,040
Posted By Dan Dempsey

The 1984 & 1985 TREK 620 had 531cs TREK 720 had...

The 1984 & 1985 TREK 620 had 531cs
TREK 720 had 531c

The frame geometry was the same and both had 47cm chainstays
Forum: Touring
11-09-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,367
Posted By Dan Dempsey

So much for the theory of small sizes sell for...

So much for the theory of small sizes sell for less $$$$
a 20" Raleigh Kodiak "like New" just sold for $500 on ebay...
Forum: Touring
11-03-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,367
Posted By Dan Dempsey

In regard to changing to 700C wheels... why...

In regard to changing to 700C wheels...
why bother now that 27" PanaRacer Paselas come in both 1 1/8 and 1 1/4?
Forum: Touring
11-03-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,367
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Look at this Raleigh Kodiak on ebay ... The...

Look at this Raleigh Kodiak on ebay ...
The tubing is 575T right in the photo. So now we have the 555T ... 575T controversy.
I have an Alyeska and had no idea there was a 575T...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-09, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,736
Posted By Dan Dempsey

Try this chart for the full Columbus tubing...

Try this chart for the full Columbus tubing report:

http://equusbicycle.com/bike/columbus/columbuschart.htm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-09, 11:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,208
Posted By Dan Dempsey

I have a Stumpjumper from 1988. It uses brake...

I have a Stumpjumper from 1988.
It uses brake cable that is a full 2mm in diameter.
Where can I find outer cable housing that will fit a 2mm brake cable?
Forum: Touring
10-16-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,492
Posted By Dan Dempsey

I own a 1985 TREK 720 (bought new) and have just...

I own a 1985 TREK 720 (bought new) and have just acquired a well used 1989 Stumpjumper to build up for touring.
The TREK has a 24 inch frame standover height = 33.8
The Stumpjumper has a standover...
Forum: Touring
10-14-09, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By Dan Dempsey

New Surly LHT sizes for 26" wheels

Surly LHT with 26" wheels was only available in 54cm and smaller sizes.
All sizes of LHT are now available with 26" wheels
The 56cm and larger frames will also be available as 700c bikes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,362
Posted By Dan Dempsey

At 290 pounds and riding a road bike TREK 720...

At 290 pounds and riding a road bike TREK 720 1985 (bought new) I find the selection of 27" tires limited. Currently running 33mm cross section World Tours (32-630). I was considering spreading...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-09, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,792
Posted By Dan Dempsey

I bought mine new in 1985 a TREK 720 It will...

I bought mine new in 1985 a TREK 720
It will run Michelin 35-630 tires (27x 1 3/8) as shown on GMS's 720
except I can no longer find any Michelins in that size
or any road tires in that size.
...
Showing results 1 to 27 of 27


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.